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What is the reason for the price difference between .ch and .swiss domains? Details Also available:

In contrast to most other top-level domains (e.g. .ch, .com, .org), various checks are carried out for .swiss domains to ensure compliance with the regulations for the allocation and operation of the domains. This guarantees, for example, that the owner of .swiss domains has a direct connection to Switzerland.

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Domain Shield

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Domain loss protection

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Domain misuse protection

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Domain data protection

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Domain administration

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Domain transfer

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.swiss domain names

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How can I register my company with the Trademark Clearinghouse?

.zuerich domain names

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NIS 2 Directive

What is NIS 2 and how does it affect my domains?

What conditions have to be fulfilled to register a .eu domain?

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